Police and ambulance crews called to road accident in Crowborough

Police and ambulance crews were called to a serious road accident in Crowborough late on Saturday night. A pedestrian had been a victim of a hit and run where witnesses described seeing him thrown into the air and left unconscious st the scene.

Also called due to the seriousness of the injuries was immediate care nurse Tony Kemp of the South East Coast Immediate Care Scheme (SIMCAS) who said “this mans head injuries were extremly serious, the ambulance crews recognised this and wasting no time called for my assistance whilst preparing him for transport to hospital.” Immediate life saving care was provided and the patient rapidly transferred to the Kent and Sussex Hospital.

Who are SIMCAS?

Founded in 1987, SIMCAS provide specially trained and equipped doctors or nurses to serious road collisions and other major incidents in the South East 24 hours a day. The charity is run entirely on voluntary donations - if you would like to help, find out how you can donate.